I am watching " Civilization" on PBS, about the The Second Moment of creation, which is about the beginnings of art. I have been mesmerized by the ancient cave paintings for years, and have been trying to figure out a tattoo of the beautiful horses they drew. I also love the prehistoric figurines of women and guess what they depict. Sinse they are so voluptuous, I wonder if they represent the magic of fertility, monthly bleeding, giving birth, and creating food for a child.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I thought the figure carved in ivory was astounding for the tools that were used.
I've always been drawn to the cave paintings, a glimpse in to their world and what was important to them. I wonder why the humans are basically stick figures and the fauna was more life-like? Has anyone seen paleo paintings of people other than the stick like figures?
MacTavish
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Apr 18, 2018
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Oh, this why people are stick figures.
Wow. It sounds cool. I don't pay for TV in my room.
Sarahroo29
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Apr 18, 2018
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I caught the previews on PBS.org, and I'll watch it as soon as full episodes are available online. Thanks for the tip!
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